Seniors 60 and Older Receive 20% Discount on In-Person Classes
Oakland Community College (OCC) has announced its fall line-up of Community Education
courses in areas of personal enrichment, cooking and teen driving safety.
The courses are taught by well-known Community Education Instructors who are experts in their subject. OCC also offers a 20% discount for Seniors 60 years
and older on all in-person Community Education classes.
For more information, visit OCC Community Education.
Community Education Class Schedule
The Fall Community Education class offerings include:
Teen Defensive Driving Essentials
Sunday, Aug. 30 | 1-6 p.m. | Auburn Hills Campus
This course equips new teen drivers with the skills needed to anticipate hazards,
understand vehicle dynamics and respond confidently during unexpected driving situations.
Mastering Your Makeup
Wednesdays, Sept. 2-23 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Southfield Campus
Learn about the basics of skincare through a full-face application and improve your
make-up knowledge and skills to highlight your unique features.
Crochet for Beginners
Thursdays, Sept. 3-Oct. 22 | 6 – 8 p.m. | Southfield Campus
This beginner-friendly eight-week course covers basic stitches, how to read patterns and
simple functional project completion.
Football Fundamentals for Women
Saturday, Sept. 12 | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Southfield Campus
A one-day workshop where women learn the basics of football - including rules, player
positions, penalties and game flow.
The Mahjong Mingle at OCC
Tuesdays, Sept. 15 - 29 | 6 - 8 p.m. | Orchard Ridge Campus
Tuesdays, Oct. 27- Nov. 10 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Southfield Campus
This beginner-friendly course introduces the fundamentals of American Mahjong, including
essential rules, tile recognition and basic strategies through guided instruction
and hands-on play.
Additional Fall Community Education Classes
- The Cheese Experience: Taste, Pair, Discover
Thursday, Sept.17 | 7 - 9 p.m. | Auburn Hills Campus - The Best Garden is Next Year's Garden
Saturday, Sept. 19 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Auburn Hills Campus - Memory Makers: Transforming Objects into Art
Wednesdays, Sept. 23-Nov. 11 | 6 - 8 p.m. | Orchard Ridge Campus - Sewing Fundamentals: Costume Construction
Saturdays |Sept. 26 - Oct. 17 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Southfield Campus - Outdoor Basics: Beginner's Guide to the Outdoors
Mondays, Sept. 28 - Nov. 9 | 6 - 9 p.m. | Auburn Hills Campus - Paint Like Bob Ross
Wednesday, Oct. 7 | 6 – 9 p.m. | Orchard Ridge Campus - Floral Design for the Fall
Wednesday, Oct. 14 | 6 - 8 p.m. | Auburn Hills Campus - Your Garden's Badge of Honor
Saturday, Oct. 10 |10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Auburn Hills Campus - Sewing Fundamentals II: Intermediate
Tuesdays |Oct. 13 - Dec. 15 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Southfield Campus - The Signature Beauty Experience-Advanced Makeup
Wednesday, Oct. 21 and 28 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Southfield Campus - Creating a Butterfly Oasis
Saturday, Nov. 7 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Auburn Hills Campus - Floral Design for the Holidays
Saturday, Nov. 21 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Auburn Hills Campus
About OCC
Oakland Community College (OCC) has empowered individuals through education since
1965. Serving more than 20,000 students annually, OCC offers 80+ degree and certificate
programs, workforce training and community education programs with flexible class
options, low tuition, robust services, and top transfer opportunities. Ranked Michigan’s
top online college and seventh nationally by Newsweek’s America’s Top Online Colleges 2025, OCC delivers education that drives opportunity, workforce growth and community impact.
Learn more at oaklandcc.edu.
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